Inn History

The home original owner was Elisha Doane, known as Squire Doane, who was for a time the wealthiest man in Massachusetts. He owned shares in numerous sailing vessels and operated the Doane tavern, which is just located a few doors down the road. Upon his death, Squire Doane left the home to the First Congregational Church, at which time it became a parsonage. The home’s role as a parsonage had long given it a place of importance in the community as weary traveling pastors would find it a convenient stop over on their travels down the Cape.